Red oil light came on and the car stopped, will not start

Tiny
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I was driving my vehicle and the red oil light came on and the car stopped. I tried to start again but not start. What could be happened to the car?
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 AT 11:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

The oil light most likely came on after it stalled indicating no oil pressure. Many things can cause this, a bad fuel pump, crankshaft position sensor, ignition related issues and so on. Lets start simple. Here is a link that explains the most common causes of a crank no start condition. Take a look through it and let me know if it helps. Also, if you have access to a scanner, see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know,

Joe
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 AT 4:54 PM
Tiny
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Is got 2 errors camshaft sensor circuit no signal.

Rail pressure monitoring at engine start fuel pressure to low. I reset them and when I try to start the code is showing again.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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The guy from RAC told me that suspect engine timing has slipped do to guides braking.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 AT 10:59 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The idea that there is no cam signal indicates an sensor or electrical issue. Because there isn't a signal indicating timing issues between the cam and crank sensors leads me to believe it isn't a timing belt. Have you checked the sensor connections, wiring, and so on?

Joe
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Thursday, November 21st, 2019 AT 2:30 PM
Tiny
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I take it today at a garage to have it checked.
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Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 12:39 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

If you can, let me know what is found. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care and have a good weekend.

Joe
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Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 8:41 PM

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